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G223 URV

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

85,334 mi
Last recorded85,334 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG223 URV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 85,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 85,334 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 85,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 83,998 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 83,886 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 83,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 83,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four fronts (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamps damp inside but patterns just ok

Pass 20 Apr 2021 83,555 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s headlamp wet inside but pattern just ok

Pass 17 Jan 2020 83,458 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 83,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern as headlamps wet inside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 83,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 83,302 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wet inside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 82,937 miles

n/s headlamp damp inside

Pass 13 Oct 2016 82,540 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,636 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 80,621 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

near side and off side head lamp reflectors deteriorated but not significantly affecting beam image or light intensity

near side front and off side front brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

near side head lamp has moisture behind lense

Pass 7 Oct 2013 80,450 miles

engine has oil leaks

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

near side and off side front brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

near side and off side head lamp deflectors deteriorated but still provide good image and light intensity

near side front and off side front track controle bushes deteriorating

Fail 4 Oct 2013 80,450 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine has oil leaks

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

near side and off side front brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

near side and off side head lamp deflectors deteriorated but still provide good image and light intensity

near side front and off side front track controle bushes deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,653 miles

engine has an oil leak

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

near side outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorating

near side track rod end boot deteriorating

off side and near side head lamp reflectors deteriorated but not seriously affecting beam image or intensity

Pass 12 Oct 2011 78,759 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

off side front and near side front head lamp reflectors deteriorated but not seriously affecting beam image or intensity

Fail 10 Oct 2011 78,759 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

off side front and near side front head lamp reflectors deteriorated but not seriously affecting beam image or intensity

Pass 11 Oct 2010 75,818 miles

exhaust rubbers perishing

front brake pipes heavily greased-not allowing full inspection

front springs rusty

headlamp reflectors deteriorating - image ok

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing

slight play in offside front hub

Pass 15 Oct 2009 72,008 miles

both headlamp reflectors deteriorating-not affecting pattern

exhaust rubbers perished

front brake pipes greased,not allowing full inspection

front coil springs rusty

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

slight bind on offside rear brake

slight play in offside front hub

Fail 14 Oct 2009 72,008 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both headlamp reflectors deteriorating-not affecting pattern

exhaust rubbers perished

front brake pipes greased,not allowing full inspection

front coil springs rusty

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

slight bind on offside rear brake

slight play in offside front hub

Pass 10 Oct 2008 71,122 miles

slight bind on offside rear brake

front brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

front coil springs rusty

nearside front flexi brake hose starting to deteriorate

rear leaf springs starting to rust

rear shock absorber bushes starting to deteriorate

slight play in both front wheel bearings

sump getting rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2007 67,941 miles

front brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

offside driveshaft gaiter starting to deteriorate

offside front coil springs getting rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

sump getting rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2007 67,941 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

offside driveshaft gaiter starting to deteriorate

offside front coil springs getting rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

sump getting rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2006 63,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs rusty (not affecting performance)

nearside front brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 11 Oct 2006 63,320 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs rusty (not affecting performance)

nearside front brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2005 60,743 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 60,743 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs starting to deteriorate

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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G223 URV is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1989 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 77,339 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G223 URV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G223 URV is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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